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Commercial banks and investment banks: AQA A‑Level Economics questions

Every AQA A-Level Economics exam question on 4.2.4.2 Commercial banks and investment banks, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q18

    June 2025 · Paper 3

    1 mark4.2.4.2 Commercial banks and investment banks
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    June 2025 Paper 3, question 18: Table 5 shows the liquidity ratio and capital ratio for two, otherwise identical, banks. Table 5 Liquidity ratio Capital ratio Bank Y 0.03:1 12.1% Bank Z 0.05:1

  2. Q24

    June 2024 · Paper 3

    1 mark4.2.4.2 Commercial banks and investment banks
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    June 2024 Paper 3, question 24: Following a reduction in the level of cash reserves required by the regulator, a commercial bank increases its mortgage lending. Which one of the following desc

  3. Q07

    June 2023 · Paper 2

    4.2.3.2 Employment and unemployment4.2.4.2 Commercial banks and investment banks
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    June 2023 Paper 2, question 07: Extract E (lines 4–5) states: ‘…banks in the UK decreased lending, reducing the availability of credit for households and firms. This damaged the real economy a

  4. Q26

    June 2022 · Paper 3

    1 mark4.2.4.2 Commercial banks and investment banks
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    June 2022 Paper 3, question 26: Table 5 contains figures from the balance sheet of a commercial bank. Table 5 Item Value (£ bn) Cash 45 Share capital 100 Loans advanced 135 Fixed assets 115 Lo

  5. Q13

    November 2021 · Paper 2

    4.2.4.2 Commercial banks and investment banks
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    November 2021 Paper 2, question 13: Explain the role of commercial banks in the economy. [15 marks] Essay 3 Commercial banks provide financial services for both individuals and businesses. In 2007

  6. Q07

    November 2021 · Paper 3

    1 mark4.2.4.2 Commercial banks and investment banks
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    November 2021 Paper 3, question 07: Table 2 contains a simple balance sheet for a bank. Table 2 Assets (£ billion) Liabilities (£ billion) Cash 20 Customer Deposits 700 Cash held at Central Bank 7
All 6 questions on Commercial banks and investment banks, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 3, Q18 (1 mark): Table 5 shows the liquidity ratio and capital ratio for two, otherwise identical, banks. Table 5 Liquidity ratio Capital ratio Bank Y 0.03:1 12.1% Bank Z 0.05:1
  2. June 2024, Paper 3, Q24 (1 mark): Following a reduction in the level of cash reserves required by the regulator, a commercial bank increases its mortgage lending. Which one of the following desc
  3. June 2023, Paper 2, Q07 (9 marks): Extract E (lines 4–5) states: ‘…banks in the UK decreased lending, reducing the availability of credit for households and firms. This damaged the real economy a
  4. June 2022, Paper 3, Q26 (1 mark): Table 5 contains figures from the balance sheet of a commercial bank. Table 5 Item Value (£ bn) Cash 45 Share capital 100 Loans advanced 135 Fixed assets 115 Lo
  5. November 2021, Paper 2, Q13 (15 marks): Explain the role of commercial banks in the economy. [15 marks] Essay 3 Commercial banks provide financial services for both individuals and businesses. In 2007
  6. November 2021, Paper 3, Q07 (1 mark): Table 2 contains a simple balance sheet for a bank. Table 2 Assets (£ billion) Liabilities (£ billion) Cash 20 Customer Deposits 700 Cash held at Central Bank 7

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